Managing Director, Lower MM Private Equity (Industrials & Manufacturing)

Selby Jennings is partnered with a leading lower middle market private equity firm to identify a senior investment professional at the Managing Director level. The firm is a well-established investor with a long track record of partnering with management teams to drive operational value creation and long-term growth across its portfolio. This individual will play a critical leadership role in originating, executing, and overseeing investments, while contributing to overall firm strategy and mentoring junior professionals. Key ResponsibilitiesLead sourcing and origination efforts, leveraging proprietary networks to develop actionable investment opportunitiesServe as the primary deal lead on new platform investments and add-on acquisitions, overseeing diligence, negotiation, and executionWork closely with portfolio company management teams to drive strategic, operational, and financial initiativesProvide active oversight at the board level, including performance monitoring, value creation planning, and exitsCollaborate with senior partners on fund strategy, portfolio construction, and capital deploymentSupport fundraising and LP relationship management, as appropriateMentor and develop junior investment professionals, fostering a high-performance culture Candidate ProfileSenior-level private equity professional with significant experience in lower middle market investingDemonstrated success leading transactions from sourcing through exitStrong background in financial analysis, deal structuring, and valuationExperience partnering closely with management teams and adding value post-acquisitionEstablished network within investment banking, executives, and intermediariesEntrepreneurial mindset with strong leadership, judgment, and communication skills Compensation & IncentivesHighly competitive base salaryMeaningful annual bonusAttractive carried interest participation commensurate with seniority and contribution